Today let’s embark on a gastronomic adventure with this mouthwatering fried chicken recipe. One thing I definitely love to share with you is this recipe used to be my favorite when I was a child. Envision a golden-brown chicken dish that is both crunchy and juicy, ready to entice your taste senses with each bite. This recipe will be the talk of the town whether you’re throwing a quiet dinner for the family or a wild picnic for friends.
A dish that provides joy and satisfaction to any occasion, thanks to its ideal balance of flavors and cooking techniques. Envision your kitchen filled with the enticing aroma of chicken cooking, luring in all who dare to go inside.
This fried chicken recipe is a classic that will never go out of style because it is simple to make and tastes excellent. With each satisfying bite, you will be begging for more, so tie your apron and get ready for a gastronomic journey.
Reasons To Love This Recipe!
- Tasty and Juicy: Our meat will be tasty and juicy on the inside thanks to the brine we’ll use first. Additionally, it provides an additional layer of protection if the chicken is overdone.
- Flavored: Delicious on the inside and out, thanks to seasonings added to the chicken’s brine and breading. The breading is spiced with paprika and cayenne, while the brine is flavored with peppercorn and rosemary.
- Breading chicken for more crunch and flavor: Before deep-frying, coat each piece of meat in seasoned flour, then dip in buttermilk, and finally coat in seasoned flour again.
Try Some More Chicken Recipes!
- Chicken Quesadilla
- Chicken and Dressing Recipe
- Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp
- Chicken Kabobs
- Chicken Fajitas
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Equipment
- Large plastic bag
- Cookie sheet or tray
- Large skillet (cast iron recommended)
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 4 pound chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Skin and prepare chicken pieces.
- Season flour in a plastic bag with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken in buttermilk, then coat in seasoned flour.
- Allow chicken to sit until flour forms a paste-like consistency.
- Heat vegetable oil in skillet until very hot.
- Brown chicken on both sides in hot oil.
- Cover skillet and cook chicken for 30 minutes.
- Remove cover, raise heat, and continue frying until crispy.
- Drain fried chicken on paper towels.
- Keep finished chicken warm in oven while frying remaining batches.
Nutrition
Time For The Tips!
Here comes Your most awaited part of this recipe as this recipe is incomplete without the tips which really help us avoid the mistakes we are supposed to make. Moreover, these tips also provide the do’s and don’ts.
- Allow the mixture to soak overnight for the best flavor, though a minimum of 2 hours works too. This gives time for the buttermilk to work its magic!
- To achieve extra crunchiness, the combination of cornstarch and flour is used. If you prefer a softer texture, simply omit the cornstarch.
- We recommend using a whole cut-up chicken, which you can purchase or break down yourself.
- While vegetable oil is suggested in this recipe, peanut oil is also a great alternative.
- Buttermilk is essential for keeping the chicken moist. If unavailable, you can make your own by mixing 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes before stirring.
What to Serve With Fried Chicken?
